As we observe Women's History Month, we have an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by women from across our country and throughout our history who fought for justice, equal rights, and opportunities for all.
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Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
This means that over approximately 230,000 people, who we ask daily to work for the federal government on behalf of America's security and the safety of our people, will have the assurance for the next seven months that they will have a funding stream and the resources to allow them to protect our country.
Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
December 18 represents a crucial deadline for Marylanders. In order to obtain coverage through the Maryland Health Connection that begins on January 1, individuals and families need to enroll by midnight on Thursday.
Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
There are just four days left for House Republicans to allow a vote that will prevent funding for DHS from expiring, and a failure to do so would put the safety of Maryland families at risk during a time of increased threats.
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 / Education
The Congressional Art Competition offers the young artists of Maryland's Fifth District the opportunity to showcase their creativity in our nation's capitol.
Mon, Mar 2, 2015
For nearly four decades as a Member of the United States Congress, Barbara Mikulski has been Maryland's untiring fighter for justice and opportunity and a trailblazer for breaking down barriers.
Sun, Mar 1, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
Tonight I voted for a seven-day continuing resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security open to allow time for the House to pass the Senate's full-year funding bill next week.
Thu, Feb 26, 2015 / Environment
I am honored to have received a high rating from the League of Conservation Voters on their 2014 environmental scorecard.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Federal Employees
The largest federal employee union drew a pack of strong and influential friends to a cold-weather Capitol Hill rally Tuesday, but unfortunately for the workers, the powerful aren't as powerful as they used to be.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Federal Employees
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress that would provide a pay hike of 3.8 percent to all federal employees in 2016, which would affect the thousands of employees in Southern Maryland who work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Naval Support Facility Indian Head and other federal government entities.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Jobs & the Economy
The lawmakers who visited Under Armour's global headquarters in Locust Point on Monday saw employees lifting weights in a two-level gym and chatting over lunch in the Humble and Hungry Cafe.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
When Brenda Oliver would have sinus problems, she'd usually tough it out for days in bed, taking Tylenol and lozenges and hoping the severe pain in her throat would disappear. She went without health insurance for about seven years.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
Mr. Speaker, we are approaching the eleventh hour, and the House has not yet been given the opportunity to vote on a bill that essentially was agreed to by the Republican Appropriations Committee – and reported to this Floor….
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
Congressman Steny Hoyer testified before the House Budget Committee at their Members' Day hearing where he discussed the need to replace the harmful sequester.
Tue, Feb 24, 2015
As GSA moves forward with the process of selecting a site, Maryland is united at the federal, state, and local level to bring the new FBI headquarters to Prince George's County.